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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.59, 852.26 and 408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.59, 852.26 and 408.11 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.59 : 852.26 = 408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.59/852.26 = 408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.59x = 852.26 × 408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.59x = 347,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,818.98/617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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