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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 850.51 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 850.51 and 517.38 is: 713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 850.51 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/850.51 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 850.51 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 440,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,036.86/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.18

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