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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.98, 852.81 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.98, 852.81 and 338.23 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.98 : 852.81 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.98/852.81 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.98x = 852.81 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.98x = 288,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,445.93/617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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