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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 850.71 and 442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 850.71 and 442.47 is: 609.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 850.71 = 442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/850.71 = 442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 850.71 × 442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 376,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,413.65/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.65

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