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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 851.99 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 851.99 and 431.73 is: 595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 851.99 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/851.99 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 851.99 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 367,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,827.48/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.68

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