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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 851.40 and 507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 851.40 and 507.27 is: 698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 851.40 = 507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/851.40 = 507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 851.40 × 507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 431,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,889.68/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.88

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