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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 851.56 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 851.56 and 396.05 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 851.56 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/851.56 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 851.56 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 337,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,261.48/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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