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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 916.86 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 916.86 and 468.68 is: 703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 916.86 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/916.86 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 916.86 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 429,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,713.94/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.02

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