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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.46 and 479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.46 and 479.40 is: 661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.46 = 479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.46 = 479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.46 × 479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 408,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,189.92/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.57

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