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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.86, 917.19 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.86, 917.19 and 468.18 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.86 : 917.19 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.86/917.19 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.86x = 917.19 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.86x = 429,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,410.01/611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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