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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 852.76 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 852.76 and 460.11 is: 635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 852.76 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/852.76 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 852.76 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 392,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,367.18/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.21

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