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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 871.02 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 871.02 and 465.30 is: 642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 871.02 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/871.02 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 871.02 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 405,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,285.61/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.48

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