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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.31 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.31 and 396.93 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.31 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.31 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.31 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 338,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,307.41/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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