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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 852.08 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 852.08 and 410.72 is: 566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 852.08 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/852.08 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 852.08 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 349,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,966.30/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.58

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