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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 844.23 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 844.23 and 471.33 is: 650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 844.23 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/844.23 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 844.23 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 397,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,908.57/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.69

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