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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 912.15 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 912.15 and 470.50 is: 706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 912.15 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/912.15 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 912.15 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 429,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,162.01/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.10

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