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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 850.64 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 850.64 and 476.73 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 850.64 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/850.64 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 850.64 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 405,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,523.22/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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