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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.79, 851.84 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.79, 851.84 and 462.27 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.79 : 851.84 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.79/851.84 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.79x = 851.84 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.79x = 393,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,776.97/617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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