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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 857.25 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 857.25 and 464.67 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 857.25 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/857.25 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 857.25 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 398,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,338.36/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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