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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 908.93 and 470.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 908.93 and 470.00 is: 705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 908.93 = 470.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/908.93 = 470.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 908.93 × 470.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 427,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,201.21/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.21

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