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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 925.02 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 925.02 and 472.20 is: 707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 925.02 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/925.02 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 925.02 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 436,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,794.44/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.20

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