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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.37, 914.39 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.37, 914.39 and 472.69 is: 709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.37 : 914.39 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.37/914.39 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.37x = 914.39 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.37x = 432,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,218.42/609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.28

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