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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 834.09 and 464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 834.09 and 464.57 is: 640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 834.09 = 464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/834.09 = 464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 834.09 × 464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 387,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,489.02/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.83

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