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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 850.97 and 581.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 850.97 and 581.38 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 850.97 = 581.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/850.97 = 581.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 850.97 × 581.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 494,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,736.26/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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