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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 846.48 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 846.48 and 606.48 is: 831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 846.48 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/846.48 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 846.48 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 513,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,373.19/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.35

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