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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.07, 851.53 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.07, 851.53 and 407.55 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.07 : 851.53 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.07/851.53 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.07x = 851.53 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.07x = 347,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,041.05/617.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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