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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.89, 917.98 and 474.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.89, 917.98 and 474.85 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.89 : 917.98 = 474.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.89/917.98 = 474.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.89x = 917.98 × 474.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.89x = 435,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,902.80/612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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