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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 851.23 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 851.23 and 469.43 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 851.23 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/851.23 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 851.23 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 399,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,592.90/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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