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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 852.12 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 852.12 and 351.93 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 852.12 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/852.12 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 852.12 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 299,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,884.99/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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