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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 915.15 and 472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 915.15 and 472.97 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 915.15 = 472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/915.15 = 472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 915.15 × 472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 432,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,833.92/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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