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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 851.41 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 851.41 and 590.34 is: 813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 851.41 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/851.41 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 851.41 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 502,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,621.38/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.72

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