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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 851.22 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 851.22 and 354.90 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 851.22 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/851.22 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 851.22 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 302,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,097.98/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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