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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 666.79 and 471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 666.79 and 471.01 is: 648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 666.79 = 471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/666.79 = 471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 666.79 × 471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 314,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,064.76/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.06

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