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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.00, 851.06 and 469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.00, 851.06 and 469.31 is: 647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.00 : 851.06 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.00/851.06 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.00x = 851.06 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.00x = 399,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,406.71/617.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.34

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