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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 851.46 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 851.46 and 355.16 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 851.46 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/851.46 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 851.46 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 302,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,404.53/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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