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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.00, 851.49 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.00, 851.49 and 440.01 is: 607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.00 : 851.49 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.00/851.49 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.00x = 851.49 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.00x = 374,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,664.11/617.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.24

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