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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 914.85 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 914.85 and 475.68 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 914.85 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/914.85 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 914.85 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 435,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,175.85/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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