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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.10, 875.03 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.10, 875.03 and 468.25 is: 646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.10 : 875.03 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.10/875.03 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.10x = 875.03 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.10x = 409,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,732.80/634.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.16

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