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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.53 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.53 and 479.73 is: 719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.53 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.53 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.53 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 444,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,004.51/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.60

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