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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 852.57 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 852.57 and 443.46 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 852.57 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/852.57 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 852.57 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 378,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,080.69/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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