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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.73, 850.83 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.73, 850.83 and 395.64 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.73 : 850.83 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.73/850.83 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.73x = 850.83 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.73x = 336,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,622.38/616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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