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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 833.64 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 833.64 and 464.45 is: 640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 833.64 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/833.64 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 833.64 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 387,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,184.10/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.84

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