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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 852.80 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 852.80 and 471.06 is: 650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 852.80 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/852.80 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 852.80 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 401,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,717.61/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.38

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