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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 851.18 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 851.18 and 469.01 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 851.18 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/851.18 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 851.18 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 399,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,211.71/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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