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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 852.76 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 852.76 and 477.52 is: 659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 852.76 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/852.76 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 852.76 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 407,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,203.90/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.21

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