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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 851.34 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 851.34 and 519.01 is: 715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 851.34 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/851.34 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 851.34 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 441,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,853.97/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.59

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