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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 640.17 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 640.17 and 466.56 is: 638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 640.17 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/640.17 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 640.17 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 298,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,677.72/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.69

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