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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 850.20 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 850.20 and 354.11 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 850.20 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/850.20 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 850.20 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 301,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,064.32/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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