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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.18, 849.90 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.18, 849.90 and 419.36 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.18 : 849.90 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.18/849.90 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.18x = 849.90 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.18x = 356,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,414.06/616.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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