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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 851.40 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 851.40 and 354.98 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 851.40 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/851.40 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 851.40 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 302,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,225.72/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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