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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 913.04 and 470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 913.04 and 470.24 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 913.04 = 470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/913.04 = 470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 913.04 × 470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 429,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,347.93/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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