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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 851.30 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 851.30 and 354.92 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 851.30 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/851.30 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 851.30 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 302,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,143.40/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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