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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.50, 845.02 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.50, 845.02 and 463.86 is: 641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 845.02 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/845.02 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 845.02 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 391,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,970.98/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.00

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