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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 845.01 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 845.01 and 463.85 is: 641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 845.01 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/845.01 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 845.01 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 391,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,957.89/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.00

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