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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 851.70 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 851.70 and 484.62 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 851.70 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/851.70 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 851.70 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 412,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,750.85/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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