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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 635.61 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 635.61 and 462.64 is: 632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 635.61 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/635.61 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 635.61 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 294,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,053.12/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.96

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