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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 850.37 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 850.37 and 336.44 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 850.37 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/850.37 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 850.37 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 286,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,098.93/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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