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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 851.68 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 851.68 and 337.40 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 851.68 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/851.68 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 851.68 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 287,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,351.73/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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