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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 852.79 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 852.79 and 338.20 is: 466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 852.79 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/852.79 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 852.79 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 288,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,409.31/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.70

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