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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 850.70 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 850.70 and 354.56 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 850.70 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/850.70 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 850.70 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 301,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,624.19/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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