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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 852.09 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 852.09 and 461.48 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 852.09 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/852.09 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 852.09 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 393,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,222.49/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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