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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 851.32 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 851.32 and 573.68 is: 791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 851.32 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/851.32 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 851.32 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 488,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,385.26/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.01

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