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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 849.76 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 849.76 and 604.32 is: 832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 849.76 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/849.76 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 849.76 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 513,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,526.96/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.13

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