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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.25, 869.50 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.25, 869.50 and 464.86 is: 641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.25 : 869.50 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.25/869.50 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.25x = 869.50 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.25x = 404,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,189.10/630.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.32

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