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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.87, 849 and 441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.87, 849 and 441.91 is: 608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.87 : 849 = 441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.87/849 = 441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.87x = 849 × 441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.87x = 375,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,181.59/616.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.20

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