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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 914.04 and 472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 914.04 and 472.74 is: 708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 914.04 = 472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/914.04 = 472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 914.04 × 472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 432,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,103.27/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.16

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