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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.22, 850.69 and 476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.22, 850.69 and 476.02 is: 657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.22 : 850.69 = 476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.22/850.69 = 476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.22x = 850.69 × 476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.22x = 404,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,945.45/616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.15

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