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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.33, 917.34 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.33, 917.34 and 474.70 is: 711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.33 : 917.34 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.33/917.34 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.33x = 917.34 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.33x = 435,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,460.66/612.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.15

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