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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 843.38 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 843.38 and 463 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 843.38 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/843.38 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 843.38 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 390,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,484.94/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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