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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 850.64 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 850.64 and 407.28 is: 561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 850.64 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/850.64 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 850.64 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 346,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,448.66/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.61

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