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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 851.94 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 851.94 and 396.84 is: 547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 851.94 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/851.94 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 851.94 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 338,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,083.87/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.17

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