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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 853.50 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 853.50 and 471.56 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 853.50 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/853.50 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 853.50 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 402,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,476.46/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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