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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 851.42 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 851.42 and 355.06 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 851.42 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/851.42 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 851.42 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 302,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,302.17/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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