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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 852.48 and 337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 852.48 and 337.99 is: 466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 852.48 = 337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/852.48 = 337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 852.48 × 337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 288,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,129.72/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.41

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