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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 854.46 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 854.46 and 470.97 is: 650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 854.46 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/854.46 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 854.46 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 402,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,425.03/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.48

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