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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 850.38 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 850.38 and 486.06 is: 669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 850.38 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/850.38 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 850.38 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 413,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,335.70/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.61

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