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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.81, 852.56 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.81, 852.56 and 338.04 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.81 : 852.56 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.81/852.56 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.81x = 852.56 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.81x = 288,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,199.38/617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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