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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 838.71 and 461.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 838.71 and 461.66 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 838.71 = 461.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/838.71 = 461.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 838.71 × 461.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 387,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,198.86/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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