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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 850.64 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 850.64 and 475.99 is: 657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 850.64 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/850.64 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 850.64 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 404,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,891.63/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.17

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