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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 851.49 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 851.49 and 351.51 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 851.49 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/851.49 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 851.49 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 299,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,307.25/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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