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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 924.34 and 501.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 924.34 and 501.61 is: 751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 924.34 = 501.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/924.34 = 501.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 924.34 × 501.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 463,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,655.68/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.43

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