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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 912.50 and 472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 912.50 and 472.24 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 912.50 = 472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/912.50 = 472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 912.50 × 472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 430,919
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,919/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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