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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.29, 850.47 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.29, 850.47 and 336.52 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.29 : 850.47 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.29/850.47 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.29x = 850.47 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.29x = 286,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,194.23/616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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