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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 912.54 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 912.54 and 470.76 is: 706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 912.54 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/912.54 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 912.54 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 429,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,587.33/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.49

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