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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 852.54 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 852.54 and 470.81 is: 649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 852.54 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/852.54 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 852.54 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 401,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,380.09/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.03

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