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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 851.56 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 851.56 and 430.48 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 851.56 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/851.56 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 851.56 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 366,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,581.96/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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