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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 842.73 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 842.73 and 464.24 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 842.73 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/842.73 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 842.73 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 391,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,228.98/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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