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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 851.56 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 851.56 and 499.32 is: 688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 851.56 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/851.56 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 851.56 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 425,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,200.94/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.94

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