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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 851.31 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 851.31 and 396.41 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 851.31 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/851.31 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 851.31 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 337,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,469.93/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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