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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.57, 844.46 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.57, 844.46 and 464.95 is: 640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.57 : 844.46 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.57/844.46 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.57x = 844.46 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.57x = 392,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,632.15/612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.95

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