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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 913.16 and 471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 913.16 and 471.64 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 913.16 = 471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/913.16 = 471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 913.16 × 471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 430,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,682.78/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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