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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 850.56 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 850.56 and 477.44 is: 657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 850.56 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/850.56 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 850.56 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 406,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,091.37/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.85

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