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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 844.76 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 844.76 and 464 is: 640.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 844.76 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/844.76 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 844.76 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 391,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,968.64/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.86

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