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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 643.66 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 643.66 and 463.94 is: 636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 643.66 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/643.66 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 643.66 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 298,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,619.62/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.25

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