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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 913.20 and 472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 913.20 and 472.30 is: 707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 913.20 = 472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/913.20 = 472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 913.20 × 472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 431,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,304.36/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.40

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