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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 853.20 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 853.20 and 486.36 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 853.20 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/853.20 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 853.20 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 414,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,962.35/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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