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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 851.79 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 851.79 and 486.66 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 851.79 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/851.79 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 851.79 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 414,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,532.12/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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