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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 852.99 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 852.99 and 422.44 is: 583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 852.99 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/852.99 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 852.99 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 360,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,337.10/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.15

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