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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 926.76 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 926.76 and 474.08 is: 711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 926.76 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/926.76 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 926.76 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 439,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,358.38/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.67

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