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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 642.62 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 642.62 and 463.19 is: 635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 642.62 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/642.62 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 642.62 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 297,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,652.39/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.21

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