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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.35, 850.57 and 336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.35, 850.57 and 336.59 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.35 : 850.57 = 336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.35/850.57 = 336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.35x = 850.57 × 336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.35x = 286,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,288.26/616.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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