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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.39, 850.96 and 406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.39, 850.96 and 406.49 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.39 : 850.96 = 406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.39/850.96 = 406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.39x = 850.96 × 406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.39x = 345,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,904.13/616.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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