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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 851.57 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 851.57 and 337.33 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 851.57 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/851.57 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 851.57 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 287,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,254.16/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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