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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 867.30 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 867.30 and 463.47 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 867.30 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/867.30 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 867.30 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 401,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,963.19/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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