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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 869.36 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 869.36 and 464.56 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 869.36 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/869.36 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 869.36 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 403,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,869.88/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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