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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.78, 916.13 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.78, 916.13 and 473.67 is: 709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.78 : 916.13 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.78/916.13 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.78x = 916.13 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.78x = 433,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,940.93/611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.31

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