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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 853.45 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 853.45 and 494.38 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 853.45 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/853.45 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 853.45 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 421,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,931.36/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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