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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 851.52 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 851.52 and 442.48 is: 610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 851.52 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/851.52 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 851.52 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 376,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,780.57/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.23

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