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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 850.58 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 850.58 and 354.43 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 850.58 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/850.58 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 850.58 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 301,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,465.91/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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