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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 851.76 and 407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 851.76 and 407.31 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 851.76 = 407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/851.76 = 407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 851.76 × 407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 346,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,930.37/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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