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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 852.46 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 852.46 and 355.75 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 852.46 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/852.46 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 852.46 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 303,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,262.65/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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