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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.98 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.98 and 431.52 is: 595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.98 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.98 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.98 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 368,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,077.93/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.63

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