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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.35, 851.95 and 337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.35, 851.95 and 337.59 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.35 : 851.95 = 337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.35/851.95 = 337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.35x = 851.95 × 337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.35x = 287,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,609.80/617.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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