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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.51, 916.40 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.51, 916.40 and 473.90 is: 710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.51 : 916.40 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.51/916.40 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.51x = 916.40 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.51x = 434,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,278.56/611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.18

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