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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.20 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.20 and 468.92 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.20 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.20 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.20 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 399,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,612.23/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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