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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 918.61 and 474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 918.61 and 474.17 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 918.61 = 474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/918.61 = 474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 918.61 × 474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 435,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,577.30/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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