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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.22, 850.46 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.22, 850.46 and 350.76 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.22 : 850.46 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.22/850.46 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.22x = 850.46 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.22x = 298,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,306.91/616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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