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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 851.36 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 851.36 and 407.66 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 851.36 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/851.36 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 851.36 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 347,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,065.42/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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