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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 851.72 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 851.72 and 407.68 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 851.72 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/851.72 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 851.72 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 347,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,229.21/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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