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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 851.80 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 851.80 and 341.26 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 851.80 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/851.80 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 851.80 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 290,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,685.27/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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