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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 851.10 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 851.10 and 407.02 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 851.10 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/851.10 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 851.10 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 346,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,414.72/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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