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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.51, 834.61 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.51, 834.61 and 464.36 is: 641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.51 : 834.61 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.51/834.61 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.51x = 834.61 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.51x = 387,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,554.17/604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.11

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