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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 850.72 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 850.72 and 354.41 is: 489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 850.72 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/850.72 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 850.72 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 301,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,503.68/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.14

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