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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.39, 844.82 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.39, 844.82 and 462.74 is: 638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.39 : 844.82 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.39/844.82 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.39x = 844.82 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.39x = 390,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,932.38/612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.37

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