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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 849.21 and 441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 849.21 and 441.74 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 849.21 = 441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/849.21 = 441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 849.21 × 441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 375,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,130.03/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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