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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 851.67 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 851.67 and 420.66 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 851.67 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/851.67 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 851.67 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 358,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,263.50/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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