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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 851.88 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 851.88 and 396.45 is: 546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 851.88 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/851.88 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 851.88 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 337,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,727.83/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.59

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