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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.53, 849.64 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.53, 849.64 and 441.57 is: 608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.53 : 849.64 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.53/849.64 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.53x = 849.64 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.53x = 375,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,175.53/616.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.53

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