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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 851.99 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 851.99 and 337.62 is: 465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 851.99 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/851.99 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 851.99 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 287,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,648.43/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.91

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