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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911.40 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911.40 and 471.30 is: 707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911.40 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911.40 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911.40 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 429,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,542.82/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.21

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