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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 909.21 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 909.21 and 470.27 is: 705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 909.21 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/909.21 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 909.21 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 427,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,569.64/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.86

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