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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 850.01 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 850.01 and 439.43 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 850.01 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/850.01 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 850.01 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 373,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,513.45/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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