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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 852.67 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 852.67 and 338.12 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 852.67 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/852.67 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 852.67 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 288,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,307.33/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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