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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 841.59 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 841.59 and 462.33 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 841.59 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/841.59 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 841.59 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 389,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,092.30/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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