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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 840.28 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 840.28 and 461.34 is: 636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 840.28 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/840.28 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 840.28 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 387,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,654.78/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.38

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