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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 851.72 and 485.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 851.72 and 485.91 is: 670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 851.72 = 485.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/851.72 = 485.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 851.72 × 485.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 413,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,856.84/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.42

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