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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 850.20 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 850.20 and 430.64 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 850.20 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/850.20 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 850.20 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 366,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,130.13/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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