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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 851.44 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 851.44 and 337.23 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 851.44 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/851.44 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 851.44 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 287,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,129.83/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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