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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 925.02 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 925.02 and 480.47 is: 719.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 925.02 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/925.02 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 925.02 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 444,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,439.73/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.28

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