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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 910.74 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 910.74 and 475.14 is: 711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 910.74 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/910.74 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 910.74 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 432,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,729.00/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.44

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