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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 848.97 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 848.97 and 468.75 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 848.97 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/848.97 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 848.97 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 397,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,954.69/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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