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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 851.72 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 851.72 and 431.60 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 851.72 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/851.72 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 851.72 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 367,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,595.94/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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