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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 871.88 and 466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 871.88 and 466.15 is: 643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 871.88 = 466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/871.88 = 466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 871.88 × 466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 406,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,422.50/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.24

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