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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 851.73 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 851.73 and 396.45 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 851.73 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/851.73 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 851.73 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 337,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,668.36/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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