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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 851.81 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 851.81 and 341.25 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 851.81 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/851.81 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 851.81 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 290,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,680.16/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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