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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 852.36 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 852.36 and 451.72 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 852.36 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/852.36 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 852.36 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 385,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,028.06/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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