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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 850.47 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 850.47 and 419.76 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 850.47 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/850.47 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 850.47 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 356,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,993.29/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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