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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 850.98 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 850.98 and 351.18 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 850.98 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/850.98 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 850.98 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 298,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,848.41/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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