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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.48, 850.75 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.48, 850.75 and 380.46 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.48 : 850.75 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.48/850.75 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.48x = 850.75 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.48x = 323,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,680.72/616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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