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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 851.12 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 851.12 and 336.99 is: 465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 851.12 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/851.12 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 851.12 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 286,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,819.14/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.06

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