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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 852.53 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 852.53 and 484.47 is: 668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 852.53 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/852.53 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 852.53 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 413,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,022.79/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.81

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