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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 852.03 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 852.03 and 337.65 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 852.03 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/852.03 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 852.03 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 287,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,681.98/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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