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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 852.73 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 852.73 and 338.16 is: 466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 852.73 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/852.73 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 852.73 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 288,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,358.33/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.67

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