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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 852.80 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 852.80 and 408.06 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 852.80 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/852.80 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 852.80 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 347,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,993.57/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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