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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 852.65 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 852.65 and 338.09 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 852.65 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/852.65 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 852.65 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 288,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,266.48/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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