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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 850.72 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 850.72 and 354.58 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 850.72 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/850.72 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 850.72 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 301,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,648.30/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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