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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 851.63 and 440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 851.63 and 440.33 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 851.63 = 440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/851.63 = 440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 851.63 × 440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 374,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,996.04/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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