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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 868.50 and 461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 868.50 and 461.31 is: 636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 868.50 = 461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/868.50 = 461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 868.50 × 461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 400,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,647.74/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.34

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