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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 851.11 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 851.11 and 430.52 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 851.11 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/851.11 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 851.11 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 366,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,414.55/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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