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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 851.07 and 406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 851.07 and 406.81 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 851.07 = 406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/851.07 = 406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 851.07 × 406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 346,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,217.50/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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