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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.61, 869.88 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.61, 869.88 and 462.31 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.61 : 869.88 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.61/869.88 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.61x = 869.88 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.61x = 402,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,154.22/630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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