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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 850.34 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 850.34 and 485.96 is: 669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 850.34 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/850.34 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 850.34 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 413,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,231.23/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.55

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