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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 851.96 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 851.96 and 396.32 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 851.96 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/851.96 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 851.96 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 337,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,648.79/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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