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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.45, 850.60 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.45, 850.60 and 354.41 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.45 : 850.60 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.45/850.60 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.45x = 850.60 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.45x = 301,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,459.37/616.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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