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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 861.44 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 861.44 and 466.78 is: 643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 861.44 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/861.44 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 861.44 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 402,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,102.96/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.98

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