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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 851.51 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 851.51 and 355.05 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 851.51 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/851.51 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 851.51 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 302,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,329.51/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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