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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 851.61 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 851.61 and 442.42 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 851.61 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/851.61 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 851.61 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 376,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,769.30/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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