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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 850.49 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 850.49 and 336.50 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 850.49 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/850.49 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 850.49 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 286,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,189.36/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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