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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.42, 850.68 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.42, 850.68 and 354.46 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.42 : 850.68 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.42/850.68 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.42x = 850.68 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.42x = 301,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,532.03/616.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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