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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 844.40 and 471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 844.40 and 471.45 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 844.40 = 471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/844.40 = 471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 844.40 × 471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 398,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,095.40/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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