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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 851.61 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 851.61 and 395.91 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 851.61 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/851.61 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 851.61 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 337,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,160.92/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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