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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.74, 872.95 and 467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.74, 872.95 and 467.35 is: 644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.74 : 872.95 = 467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.74/872.95 = 467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.74x = 872.95 × 467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.74x = 407,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,973.18/632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.77

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