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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 927 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 927 and 474.32 is: 712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 927 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/927 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 927 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 439,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,694.64/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.22

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