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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 869.11 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 869.11 and 464.25 is: 641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 869.11 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/869.11 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 869.11 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 403,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,482.83/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.34

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