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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 835.13 and 464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 835.13 and 464.72 is: 641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 835.13 = 464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/835.13 = 464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 835.13 × 464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 388,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,100.68/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.68

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