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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 878.13 and 470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.51, 878.13 and 470.67 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.51 : 878.13 = 470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.51/878.13 = 470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.51x = 878.13 × 470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.51x = 413,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,309.45/636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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