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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 852.14 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 852.14 and 337.73 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 852.14 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/852.14 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 852.14 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 287,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,789.83/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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