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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 850.56 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 850.56 and 469.92 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 850.56 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/850.56 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 850.56 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 399,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,695.16/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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