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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 912.96 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 912.96 and 471.96 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 912.96 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/912.96 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 912.96 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 430,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,880.60/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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