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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.57, 850.78 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.57, 850.78 and 354.54 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.57 : 850.78 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.57/850.78 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.57x = 850.78 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.57x = 301,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,635.54/616.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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