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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 852.01 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 852.01 and 355.46 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 852.01 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/852.01 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 852.01 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 302,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,853.70/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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