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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.65, 925.85 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.65, 925.85 and 473.06 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.65 : 925.85 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.65/925.85 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.65x = 925.85 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.65x = 437,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,986.10/617.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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