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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 851.55 and 506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 851.55 and 506.73 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 851.55 = 506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/851.55 = 506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 851.55 × 506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 431,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,505.28/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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