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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 928.45 and 472.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 928.45 and 472.71 is: 708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 928.45 = 472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/928.45 = 472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 928.45 × 472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 438,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,892.13/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.46

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