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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 852.46 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 852.46 and 355.87 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 852.46 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/852.46 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 852.46 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 303,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,364.94/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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