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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 850.63 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 850.63 and 336.67 is: 464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 850.63 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/850.63 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 850.63 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 286,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,381.60/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.57

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