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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 851.40 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 851.40 and 430.92 is: 593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 851.40 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/851.40 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 851.40 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 366,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,885.29/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.90

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