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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 834.81 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 834.81 and 464.49 is: 641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 834.81 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/834.81 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 834.81 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 387,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,758.57/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.36

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