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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.45, 850.71 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.45, 850.71 and 336.69 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.45 : 850.71 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.45/850.71 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.45x = 850.71 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.45x = 286,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,420.68/616.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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