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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 852.96 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 852.96 and 470.68 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 852.96 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/852.96 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 852.96 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 401,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,471.21/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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