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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 851.29 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 851.29 and 407.33 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 851.29 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/851.29 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 851.29 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 346,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,751.70/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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