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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 845.16 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 845.16 and 472.44 is: 652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 845.16 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/845.16 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 845.16 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 399,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,287.39/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.69

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