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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 848.79 and 533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 848.79 and 533.37 is: 734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 848.79 = 533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/848.79 = 533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 848.79 × 533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 452,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,719.12/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.58

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