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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 851.06 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 851.06 and 336.95 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 851.06 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/851.06 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 851.06 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 286,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,761.92/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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