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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 852.96 and 471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 852.96 and 471.07 is: 649.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 852.96 = 471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/852.96 = 471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 852.96 × 471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 401,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,803.87/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.94

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