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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.48, 850.30 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.48, 850.30 and 354.40 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.48 : 850.30 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.48/850.30 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.48x = 850.30 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.48x = 301,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,346.32/616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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