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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 851.58 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 851.58 and 469.68 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 851.58 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/851.58 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 851.58 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 399,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,970.09/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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