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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 851.54 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 851.54 and 477.24 is: 658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 851.54 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/851.54 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 851.54 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 406,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,386.56/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.16

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