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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 851.18 and 407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 851.18 and 407.61 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 851.18 = 407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/851.18 = 407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 851.18 × 407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 346,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,947.44/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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