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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 852.74 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 852.74 and 408.20 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 852.74 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/852.74 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 852.74 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 348,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,082.16/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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