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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.56, 850.61 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.56, 850.61 and 354.44 is: 488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.56 : 850.61 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.56/850.61 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.56x = 850.61 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.56x = 301,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,484.18/616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.98

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