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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 915.23 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 915.23 and 472.79 is: 709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 915.23 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/915.23 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 915.23 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 432,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,715.06/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.19

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