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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 851.99 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 851.99 and 337.62 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 851.99 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/851.99 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 851.99 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 287,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,642.92/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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