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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.98, 852.93 and 484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.98, 852.93 and 484.93 is: 669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.98 : 852.93 = 484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.98/852.93 = 484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.98x = 852.93 × 484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.98x = 413,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,611.34/617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.30

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