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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 851.04 and 486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 851.04 and 486.45 is: 670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 851.04 = 486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/851.04 = 486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 851.04 × 486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 413,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,988.41/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.24

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