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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 851.88 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 851.88 and 407.68 is: 562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 851.88 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/851.88 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 851.88 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 347,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,294.44/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.37

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