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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 850.92 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 850.92 and 493.20 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 850.92 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/850.92 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 850.92 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 419,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,673.74/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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