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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.95, 910.97 and 470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.95, 910.97 and 470.87 is: 706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.95 : 910.97 = 470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.95/910.97 = 470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.95x = 910.97 × 470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.95x = 428,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,941.53/606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.72

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