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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 851.53 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 851.53 and 351.54 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 851.53 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/851.53 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 851.53 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 299,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,346.86/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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