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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 850.70 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 850.70 and 383.63 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 850.70 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/850.70 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 850.70 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 326,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,350.75/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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