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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 851.98 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 851.98 and 440.83 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 851.98 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/851.98 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 851.98 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 375,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,576.14/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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