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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 853.64 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 853.64 and 471.18 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 853.64 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/853.64 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 853.64 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 402,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,218.10/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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