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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 852.03 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 852.03 and 355.47 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 852.03 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/852.03 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 852.03 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 302,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,871.10/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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