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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.09, 844.70 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.09, 844.70 and 464.45 is: 640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.09 : 844.70 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.09/844.70 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.09x = 844.70 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.09x = 392,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,314.37/612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.94

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