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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 854.66 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 854.66 and 464.04 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 854.66 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/854.66 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 854.66 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 396,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,596.43/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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