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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 852.83 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 852.83 and 452.89 is: 625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 852.83 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/852.83 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 852.83 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 386,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,238.68/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.16

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