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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.52 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.52 and 451.92 is: 623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.52 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.52 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.52 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 385,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,270.84/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.46

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