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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 851.31 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 851.31 and 420.66 is: 580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 851.31 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/851.31 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 851.31 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 358,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,112.06/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.20

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