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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.71, 851.74 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.71, 851.74 and 505.32 is: 696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.71 : 851.74 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.71/851.74 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.71x = 851.74 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.71x = 430,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,399.99/617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.77

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