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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 870.63 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 870.63 and 465.24 is: 641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 870.63 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/870.63 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 870.63 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 405,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,049.72/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.99

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