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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 850.41 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 850.41 and 579.30 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 850.41 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/850.41 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 850.41 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 492,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,642.51/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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