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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.57, 851.83 and 396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.57, 851.83 and 396.79 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.57 : 851.83 = 396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.57/851.83 = 396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.57x = 851.83 × 396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.57x = 337,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,994.50/617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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