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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 851.79 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 851.79 and 337.49 is: 465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 851.79 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/851.79 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 851.79 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 287,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,464.66/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.72

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