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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.05, 850.70 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.05, 850.70 and 451.10 is: 621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.05 : 850.70 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.05/850.70 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.05x = 850.70 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.05x = 383,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,754.02/617.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.92

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