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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 851.67 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 851.67 and 337.39 is: 465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 851.67 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/851.67 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 851.67 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 287,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,339.00/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.60

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