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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 930.30 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 930.30 and 577.44 is: 870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 930.30 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/930.30 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 930.30 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 537,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,192.43/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.48

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