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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 911.66 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 911.66 and 470.64 is: 704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 911.66 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/911.66 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 911.66 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 429,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,063.66/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.84

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