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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.02 and 473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.02 and 473.66 is: 709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.02 = 473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.02 = 473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.02 × 473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 433,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,882.03/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.82

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