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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 850.54 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 850.54 and 336.57 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 850.54 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/850.54 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 850.54 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 286,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,264.56/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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