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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 852.46 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 852.46 and 355.82 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 852.46 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/852.46 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 852.46 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 303,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,317.17/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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