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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 852.45 and 486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 852.45 and 486.95 is: 672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 852.45 = 486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/852.45 = 486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 852.45 × 486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 415,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,102.66/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.38

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