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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 852.44 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 852.44 and 422.03 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 852.44 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/852.44 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 852.44 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 359,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,748.88/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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