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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.31, 850.51 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.31, 850.51 and 336.54 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.31 : 850.51 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.31/850.51 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.31x = 850.51 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.31x = 286,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,230.64/616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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