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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 852.36 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 852.36 and 431 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 852.36 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/852.36 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 852.36 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 367,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,367.16/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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