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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 851.85 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 851.85 and 396.29 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 851.85 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/851.85 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 851.85 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 337,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,581.77/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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