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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.46 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.46 and 355.18 is: 490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.46 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.46 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.46 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 302,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,421.56/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.15

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