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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.26, 649.94 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.26, 649.94 and 468.84 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.26 : 649.94 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.26/649.94 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.26x = 649.94 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.26x = 304,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,717.87/471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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