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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 852.80 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 852.80 and 338.22 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 852.80 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/852.80 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 852.80 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 288,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,432.32/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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