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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 850.32 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 850.32 and 354.18 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 850.32 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/850.32 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 850.32 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 301,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,166.34/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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