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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 851.96 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 851.96 and 428.34 is: 591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 851.96 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/851.96 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 851.96 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 364,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,929.62/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.35

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