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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 852.12 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 852.12 and 470.56 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 852.12 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/852.12 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 852.12 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 400,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,973.59/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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