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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 871.04 and 465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 871.04 and 465.53 is: 642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 871.04 = 465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/871.04 = 465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 871.04 × 465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 405,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,498.92/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.39

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