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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 850.24 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 850.24 and 336.35 is: 464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 850.24 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/850.24 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 850.24 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 285,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,976.49/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.16

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