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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 851.22 and 512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 851.22 and 512.94 is: 707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 851.22 = 512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/851.22 = 512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 851.22 × 512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 436,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,624.79/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.16

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