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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.42, 872.68 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.42, 872.68 and 466.72 is: 644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.42 : 872.68 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.42/872.68 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.42x = 872.68 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.42x = 407,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,297.21/632.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.03

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