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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 850.89 and 460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 850.89 and 460.27 is: 634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 850.89 = 460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/850.89 = 460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 850.89 × 460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 391,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,639.14/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.27

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