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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 922.98 and 471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 922.98 and 471.01 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 922.98 = 471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/922.98 = 471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 922.98 × 471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 434,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,728.19/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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