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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 924.28 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 924.28 and 472.36 is: 707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 924.28 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/924.28 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 924.28 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 436,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,592.90/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.24

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