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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 850.52 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 850.52 and 451.04 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 850.52 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/850.52 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 850.52 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 383,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,618.54/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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