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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.89, 918.14 and 476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.89, 918.14 and 476.15 is: 714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.89 : 918.14 = 476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.89/918.14 = 476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.89x = 918.14 × 476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.89x = 437,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,165.39/611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.45

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