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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 852.39 and 452.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 852.39 and 452.00 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 852.39 = 452.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/852.39 = 452.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 852.39 × 452.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 385,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,282.41/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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