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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 850.43 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 850.43 and 430.47 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 850.43 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/850.43 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 850.43 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 366,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,080.35/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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