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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 846.30 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 846.30 and 472.84 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 846.30 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/846.30 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 846.30 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 400,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,164.49/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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