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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 851.82 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 851.82 and 407.44 is: 562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 851.82 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/851.82 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 851.82 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 347,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,065.54/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.06

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