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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 852.48 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 852.48 and 584.64 is: 807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 852.48 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/852.48 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 852.48 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 498,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,393.91/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.72

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