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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 873.95 and 465.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 873.95 and 465.01 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 873.95 = 465.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/873.95 = 465.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 873.95 × 465.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 406,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,390.98/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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