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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 926.28 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 926.28 and 471 is: 707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 926.28 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/926.28 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 926.28 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 436,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,277.88/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.32

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