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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 851.72 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 851.72 and 337.42 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 851.72 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/851.72 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 851.72 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 287,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,387.36/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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