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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 916.62 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 916.62 and 473.94 is: 709.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 916.62 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/916.62 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 916.62 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 434,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,422.88/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.86

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