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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 912.71 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 912.71 and 472.02 is: 706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 912.71 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/912.71 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 912.71 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 430,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,817.37/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.96

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