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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 850.33 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 850.33 and 406.50 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 850.33 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/850.33 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 850.33 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 345,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,661.25/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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