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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 923.52 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 923.52 and 480.75 is: 719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 923.52 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/923.52 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 923.52 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 443,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,977.88/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.48

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