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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 917.07 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 917.07 and 474.10 is: 711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 917.07 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/917.07 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 917.07 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 434,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,782.89/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.29

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