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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 849.39 and 419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 849.39 and 419.51 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 849.39 = 419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/849.39 = 419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 849.39 × 419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 356,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,328.15/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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