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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 918.56 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 918.56 and 474.28 is: 712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 918.56 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/918.56 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 918.56 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 435,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,654.64/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.26

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