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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 851.87 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 851.87 and 396.38 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 851.87 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/851.87 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 851.87 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 337,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,667.35/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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