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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 913.95 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 913.95 and 471.84 is: 708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 913.95 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/913.95 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 913.95 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 431,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,238.17/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.70

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