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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.35, 851.90 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.35, 851.90 and 337.52 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.35 : 851.90 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.35/851.90 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.35x = 851.90 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.35x = 287,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,533.73/617.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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