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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.13, 912.84 and 471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.13, 912.84 and 471.54 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.13 : 912.84 = 471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.13/912.84 = 471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.13x = 912.84 × 471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.13x = 430,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,440.57/609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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