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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.43, 927.81 and 471.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.43, 927.81 and 471.53 is: 706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.43 : 927.81 = 471.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.43/927.81 = 471.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.43x = 927.81 × 471.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.43x = 437,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,492.57/619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.29

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