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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 858.18 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 858.18 and 474.18 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 858.18 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/858.18 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 858.18 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 406,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,931.79/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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