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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 850.44 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 850.44 and 354.32 is: 488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 850.44 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/850.44 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 850.44 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 301,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,327.90/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.98

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