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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 850.41 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 850.41 and 336.47 is: 464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 850.41 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/850.41 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 850.41 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 286,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,135.77/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.33

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