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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 852.12 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 852.12 and 500.64 is: 691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 852.12 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/852.12 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 852.12 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 426,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,605.36/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.11

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