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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 844.28 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 844.28 and 464.12 is: 640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 844.28 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/844.28 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 844.28 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 391,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,847.23/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.56

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