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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 844.05 and 471.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 844.05 and 471.21 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 844.05 = 471.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/844.05 = 471.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 844.05 × 471.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 397,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,724.80/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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