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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.09, 849.90 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.09, 849.90 and 416.99 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.09 : 849.90 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.09/849.90 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.09x = 849.90 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.09x = 354,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,396.07/616.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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