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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 842.49 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 842.49 and 461.93 is: 636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 842.49 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/842.49 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 842.49 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 389,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,167.19/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.98

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