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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 849.30 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 849.30 and 441.32 is: 608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 849.30 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/849.30 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 849.30 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 374,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,813.08/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.19

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