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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 861.42 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 861.42 and 466.77 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 861.42 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/861.42 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 861.42 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 402,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,085.01/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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