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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.14, 846.56 and 471.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.14, 846.56 and 471.11 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.14 : 846.56 = 471.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.14/846.56 = 471.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.14x = 846.56 × 471.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.14x = 398,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,817.18/613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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