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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 852.44 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 852.44 and 431.72 is: 595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 852.44 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/852.44 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 852.44 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 368,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,008.98/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.56

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