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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.32, 871.88 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.32, 871.88 and 463.50 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.32 : 871.88 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.32/871.88 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.32x = 871.88 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.32x = 404,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,117.54/632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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