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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 912.09 and 471.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 912.09 and 471.05 is: 705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 912.09 = 471.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/912.09 = 471.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 912.09 × 471.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 429,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,635.43/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.91

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