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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 639.84 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 639.84 and 455.87 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 639.84 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/639.84 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 639.84 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 291,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,680.66/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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