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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 851.88 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 851.88 and 396.06 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 851.88 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/851.88 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 851.88 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 337,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,395.59/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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