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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.19, 850.07 and 424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.19, 850.07 and 424.55 is: 585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.19 : 850.07 = 424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.19/850.07 = 424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.19x = 850.07 × 424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.19x = 360,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,890.85/616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.69

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