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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 924.24 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 924.24 and 479.12 is: 717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 924.24 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/924.24 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 924.24 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 442,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,821.87/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.38

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