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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 911.40 and 470.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 911.40 and 470.00 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 911.40 = 470.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/911.40 = 470.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 911.40 × 470.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 428,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,353.44/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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