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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 913.07 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 913.07 and 472.03 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 913.07 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/913.07 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 913.07 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 430,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,995.33/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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