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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.91, 850.58 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.91, 850.58 and 469.29 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.91 : 850.58 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.91/850.58 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.91x = 850.58 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.91x = 399,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,168.69/616.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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