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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 851.09 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 851.09 and 470.22 is: 648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 851.09 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/851.09 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 851.09 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 400,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,194.00/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.37

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