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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 869.40 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 869.40 and 464.40 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 869.40 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/869.40 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 869.40 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 403,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,749.36/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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