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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 851.58 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 851.58 and 407.40 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 851.58 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/851.58 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 851.58 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 346,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,933.69/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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