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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 852.44 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 852.44 and 396.86 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 852.44 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/852.44 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 852.44 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 338,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,293.09/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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