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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.09, 850.19 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.09, 850.19 and 336.32 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.09 : 850.19 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.09/850.19 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.09x = 850.19 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.09x = 285,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,938.87/616.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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