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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 852.59 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 852.59 and 396.80 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 852.59 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/852.59 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 852.59 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 338,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,310.84/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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