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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 849.72 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 849.72 and 476.06 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 849.72 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/849.72 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 849.72 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 404,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,517.70/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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