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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 852.12 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 852.12 and 490.86 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 852.12 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/852.12 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 852.12 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 418,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,271.62/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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