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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 639.99 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 639.99 and 454.62 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 639.99 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/639.99 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 639.99 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 290,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,952.25/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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