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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.09, 844.68 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.09, 844.68 and 464.46 is: 640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.09 : 844.68 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.09/844.68 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.09x = 844.68 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.09x = 392,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,320.07/612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.95

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