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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 851.64 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 851.64 and 439.92 is: 607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 851.64 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/851.64 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 851.64 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 374,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,653.47/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.30

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