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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 844.02 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 844.02 and 464.34 is: 640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 844.02 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/844.02 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 844.02 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 391,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,912.25/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.07

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