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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 850.02 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 850.02 and 430.38 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 850.02 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/850.02 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 850.02 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 365,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,831.61/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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