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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.32, 846.72 and 466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.32, 846.72 and 466.35 is: 643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.32 : 846.72 = 466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.32/846.72 = 466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.32x = 846.72 × 466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.32x = 394,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,867.87/613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.82

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