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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 918.83 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 918.83 and 475.71 is: 714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 918.83 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/918.83 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 918.83 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 437,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,096.62/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.62

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