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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 852.17 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 852.17 and 431.37 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 852.17 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/852.17 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 852.17 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 367,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,598.42/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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