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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 850.90 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 850.90 and 460.04 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 850.90 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/850.90 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 850.90 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 391,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,443.78/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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