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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.25, 849.52 and 468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.25, 849.52 and 468.62 is: 646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 849.52 = 468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/849.52 = 468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 849.52 × 468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 398,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,102.06/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.01

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