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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 852.42 and 514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 852.42 and 514.36 is: 710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 852.42 = 514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/852.42 = 514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 852.42 × 514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 438,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,450.75/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.25

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