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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.93, 851.36 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.93, 851.36 and 337.16 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.93 : 851.36 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.93/851.36 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.93x = 851.36 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.93x = 287,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,042.85/616.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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