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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 929.40 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 929.40 and 473.10 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 929.40 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/929.40 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 929.40 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 439,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,699.14/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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