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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.45, 841.67 and 462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.45, 841.67 and 462.82 is: 638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.45 : 841.67 = 462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.45/841.67 = 462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.45x = 841.67 × 462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.45x = 389,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,541.71/610.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.12

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