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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 912.31 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 912.31 and 479.73 is: 718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 912.31 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/912.31 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 912.31 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 437,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,662.48/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.76

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