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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.51, 842.57 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.51, 842.57 and 470.51 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.51 : 842.57 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.51/842.57 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.51x = 842.57 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.51x = 396,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,437.61/610.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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