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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 851.27 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 851.27 and 354.84 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 851.27 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/851.27 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 851.27 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 302,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,062.87/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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