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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 917.03 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 917.03 and 473.76 is: 710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 917.03 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/917.03 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 917.03 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 434,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,453.32/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.99

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