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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 853.65 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 853.65 and 471.18 is: 649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 853.65 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/853.65 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 853.65 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 402,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,222.81/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.93

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