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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 851.50 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 851.50 and 351.49 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 851.50 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/851.50 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 851.50 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 299,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,293.74/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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