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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 918.08 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 918.08 and 475.21 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 918.08 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/918.08 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 918.08 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 436,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,273.83/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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