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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852.69 and 397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852.69 and 397.03 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852.69 = 397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852.69 = 397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852.69 × 397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 338,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,543.51/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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