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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.02, 840.14 and 461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.02, 840.14 and 461.40 is: 636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.02 : 840.14 = 461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.02/840.14 = 461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.02x = 840.14 × 461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.02x = 387,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,640.60/609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.50

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