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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 852.65 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 852.65 and 338.06 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 852.65 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/852.65 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 852.65 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 288,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,248.21/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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