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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 851.50 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 851.50 and 337.28 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 851.50 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/851.50 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 851.50 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 287,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,193.92/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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