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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 852.52 and 493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 852.52 and 493.78 is: 681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 852.52 = 493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/852.52 = 493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 852.52 × 493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 420,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,957.33/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.78

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