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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 851.13 and 469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 851.13 and 469.79 is: 647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 851.13 = 469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/851.13 = 469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 851.13 × 469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 399,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,852.36/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.62

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