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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 851.47 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 851.47 and 511.74 is: 705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 851.47 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/851.47 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 851.47 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 435,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,729.98/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.93

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