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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 852.63 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 852.63 and 338.07 is: 466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 852.63 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/852.63 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 852.63 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 288,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,248.62/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.53

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