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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.44 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.44 and 355 is: 489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.44 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.44 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.44 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 302,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,261.20/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.89

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