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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 849.48 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 849.48 and 441.20 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 849.48 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/849.48 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 849.48 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 374,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,790.58/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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