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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.96 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.96 and 464.39 is: 641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.96 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.96 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.96 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 391,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,926.58/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.03

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