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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.53, 850.82 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.53, 850.82 and 336.77 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.53 : 850.82 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.53/850.82 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.53x = 850.82 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.53x = 286,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,530.65/616.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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