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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 852.33 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 852.33 and 452.01 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 852.33 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/852.33 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 852.33 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 385,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,261.68/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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