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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 851.59 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 851.59 and 337.36 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 851.59 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/851.59 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 851.59 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 287,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,292.40/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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