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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 849.24 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 849.24 and 419.49 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 849.24 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/849.24 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 849.24 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 356,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,247.69/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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