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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 850.94 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 850.94 and 354.66 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 850.94 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/850.94 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 850.94 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 301,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,790.75/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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