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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 917.10 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 917.10 and 475.52 is: 713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 917.10 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/917.10 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 917.10 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 436,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,094.81/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.73

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