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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 850.98 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 850.98 and 354.71 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 850.98 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/850.98 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 850.98 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 301,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,851.12/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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