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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 851.71 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 851.71 and 337.44 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 851.71 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/851.71 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 851.71 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 287,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,401.02/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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