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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 853.47 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 853.47 and 494.28 is: 683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 853.47 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/853.47 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 853.47 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 421,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,853.15/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.27

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