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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 924.72 and 479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 924.72 and 479.35 is: 717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 924.72 = 479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/924.72 = 479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 924.72 × 479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 443,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,264.53/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.94

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