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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 852.54 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 852.54 and 487.96 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 852.54 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/852.54 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 852.54 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 416,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,005.42/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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