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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.15, 869.84 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.15, 869.84 and 465.68 is: 642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.15 : 869.84 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.15/869.84 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.15x = 869.84 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.15x = 405,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,068.68/630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.82

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