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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 851.11 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 851.11 and 336.99 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 851.11 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/851.11 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 851.11 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 286,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,814.72/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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