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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.71, 917.02 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.71, 917.02 and 468.07 is: 701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.71 : 917.02 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.71/917.02 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.71x = 917.02 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.71x = 429,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,229.55/611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.69

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