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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852.53 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852.53 and 338.01 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852.53 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852.53 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852.53 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 288,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,161.98/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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