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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 842.64 and 463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 842.64 and 463.34 is: 638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 842.64 = 463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/842.64 = 463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 842.64 × 463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 390,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,428.82/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.69

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