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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 846.50 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 846.50 and 606.52 is: 831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 846.50 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/846.50 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 846.50 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 513,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,419.18/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.53

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