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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.90, 846.48 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.90, 846.48 and 466.48 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.90 : 846.48 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.90/846.48 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.90x = 846.48 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.90x = 394,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,865.99/613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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