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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 851.80 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 851.80 and 442.52 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 851.80 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/851.80 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 851.80 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 376,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,938.54/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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