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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 916.32 and 473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 916.32 and 473.60 is: 710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 916.32 = 473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/916.32 = 473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 916.32 × 473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 433,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,969.15/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.54

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