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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 852.60 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 852.60 and 463.84 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 852.60 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/852.60 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 852.60 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 395,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,469.98/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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