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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 851.37 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 851.37 and 354.97 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 851.37 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/851.37 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 851.37 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 302,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,210.81/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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