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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 853.20 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 853.20 and 443.34 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 853.20 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/853.20 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 853.20 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 378,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,257.69/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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