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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 852.74 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 852.74 and 396.90 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 852.74 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/852.74 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 852.74 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 338,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,452.51/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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