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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.18, 918.72 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.18, 918.72 and 474.89 is: 712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.18 : 918.72 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.18/918.72 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.18x = 918.72 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.18x = 436,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,286.35/612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.68

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