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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 849.96 and 475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 849.96 and 475.95 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 849.96 = 475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/849.96 = 475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 849.96 × 475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 404,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,538.46/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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