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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 882.96 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 882.96 and 465.92 is: 642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 882.96 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/882.96 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 882.96 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 411,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,388.72/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.96

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