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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.54 and 408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.54 and 408.25 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.54 = 408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.54 = 408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.54 × 408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 348,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,049.46/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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