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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 835.50 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 835.50 and 463.56 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 835.50 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/835.50 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 835.50 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 387,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,304.38/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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