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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 915.63 and 456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 915.63 and 456.74 is: 683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 915.63 = 456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/915.63 = 456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 915.63 × 456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 418,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,204.85/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.68

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