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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.31, 846.35 and 463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.31, 846.35 and 463.66 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.31 : 846.35 = 463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.31/846.35 = 463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.31x = 846.35 × 463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.31x = 392,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,415.95/613.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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