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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.27, 850.42 and 354.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.27, 850.42 and 354.23 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.27 : 850.42 = 354.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.27/850.42 = 354.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.27x = 850.42 × 354.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.27x = 301,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,244.28/616.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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