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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 842.40 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 842.40 and 463.60 is: 638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 842.40 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/842.40 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 842.40 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 390,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,536.64/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.97

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