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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.47, 843.93 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.47, 843.93 and 463.85 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.47 : 843.93 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.47/843.93 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.47x = 843.93 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.47x = 391,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,456.93/611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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