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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 849.49 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 849.49 and 439.02 is: 605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 849.49 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/849.49 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 849.49 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 372,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,942.00/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.35

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