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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.35, 850.55 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.35, 850.55 and 347.19 is: 479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.35 : 850.55 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.35/850.55 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.35x = 850.55 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.35x = 295,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,300.72/616.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.11

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