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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 844.70 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 844.70 and 471.68 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 844.70 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/844.70 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 844.70 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 398,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,428.10/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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