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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 852.78 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 852.78 and 441.24 is: 608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 852.78 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/852.78 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 852.78 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 376,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,280.65/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.93

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