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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 868.81 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 868.81 and 464.36 is: 640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 868.81 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/868.81 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 868.81 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 403,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,433.95/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.63

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