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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 852.34 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 852.34 and 344.79 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 852.34 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/852.34 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 852.34 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 293,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,878.31/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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