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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 850.69 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 850.69 and 354.51 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 850.69 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/850.69 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 850.69 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 301,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,572.09/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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