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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 849.76 and 578.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 849.76 and 578.32 is: 797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 849.76 = 578.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/849.76 = 578.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 849.76 × 578.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 491,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,433.20/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.68

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