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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 851.96 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 851.96 and 407.79 is: 562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 851.96 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/851.96 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 851.96 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 347,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,421.79/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.84

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