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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 849.42 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 849.42 and 484.92 is: 668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 849.42 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/849.42 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 849.42 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 411,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,900.75/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.52

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