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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.97, 851.05 and 427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.97, 851.05 and 427.83 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.97 : 851.05 = 427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.97/851.05 = 427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.97x = 851.05 × 427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.97x = 364,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,106.55/616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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