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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 911.76 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 911.76 and 470.44 is: 705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 911.76 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/911.76 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 911.76 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 428,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,928.37/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.52

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