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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.58, 842.61 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.58, 842.61 and 462.96 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.58 : 842.61 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.58/842.61 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.58x = 842.61 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.58x = 390,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,094.73/610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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