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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 852.66 and 476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 852.66 and 476.37 is: 657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 852.66 = 476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/852.66 = 476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 852.66 × 476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 406,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,181.64/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.41

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