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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.42 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.42 and 461.60 is: 636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.42 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.42 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.42 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 400,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,862.67/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.90

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