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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.06, 850.16 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.06, 850.16 and 336.29 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.06 : 850.16 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.06/850.16 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.06x = 850.16 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.06x = 285,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,900.31/616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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