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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 842.04 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 842.04 and 463.74 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 842.04 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/842.04 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 842.04 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 390,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,487.63/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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