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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.25, 915.39 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.25, 915.39 and 472.89 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.25 : 915.39 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.25/915.39 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.25x = 915.39 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.25x = 432,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,878.78/610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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