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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 851.81 and 407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 851.81 and 407.70 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 851.81 = 407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/851.81 = 407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 851.81 × 407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 347,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,281.92/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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