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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.90, 846.50 and 474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.90, 846.50 and 474.69 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.90 : 846.50 = 474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.90/846.50 = 474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.90x = 846.50 × 474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.90x = 401,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,828.56/612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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