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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.53, 870.55 and 464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.53, 870.55 and 464.93 is: 641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.53 : 870.55 = 464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.53/870.55 = 464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.53x = 870.55 × 464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.53x = 404,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,744.81/630.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.91

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