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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.20 and 407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.20 and 407.41 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.20 = 407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.20 = 407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.20 × 407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 346,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,787.39/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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