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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 852.37 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 852.37 and 452.60 is: 624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 852.37 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/852.37 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 852.37 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 385,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,780.61/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.56

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