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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.42, 850.66 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.42, 850.66 and 354.60 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.42 : 850.66 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.42/850.66 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.42x = 850.66 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.42x = 301,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,644.04/616.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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