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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.47, 849.96 and 518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.47, 849.96 and 518.01 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.47 : 849.96 = 518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.47/849.96 = 518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.47x = 849.96 × 518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.47x = 440,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,287.78/616.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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