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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 852.30 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 852.30 and 486.96 is: 671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 852.30 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/852.30 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 852.30 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 415,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,036.01/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.97

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