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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 851.99 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 851.99 and 396.06 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 851.99 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/851.99 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 851.99 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 337,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,437.18/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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