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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.27, 850.49 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.27, 850.49 and 354.28 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.27 : 850.49 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.27/850.49 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.27x = 850.49 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.27x = 301,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,309.03/616.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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