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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 852.26 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 852.26 and 452.18 is: 624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 852.26 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/852.26 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 852.26 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 385,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,368.40/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.07

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