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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.41, 915.96 and 473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.41, 915.96 and 473.73 is: 710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.41 : 915.96 = 473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.41/915.96 = 473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.41x = 915.96 × 473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.41x = 433,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,917.73/610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.86

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