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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 915.66 and 464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 915.66 and 464.89 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 915.66 = 464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/915.66 = 464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 915.66 × 464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 425,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,676.60/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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