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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.66, 851 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.66, 851 and 336.90 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.66 : 851 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.66/851 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.66x = 851 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.66x = 286,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,701.90/616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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