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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.82, 843.32 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.82, 843.32 and 470.68 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.82 : 843.32 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.82/843.32 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.82x = 843.32 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.82x = 396,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,927.29/610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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