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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 845.04 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 845.04 and 463.86 is: 641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 845.04 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/845.04 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 845.04 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 391,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,980.25/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.06

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