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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852.56 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852.56 and 334.21 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852.56 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852.56 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852.56 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 284,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,934.54/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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