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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 884.12 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 884.12 and 466.24 is: 643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 884.12 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/884.12 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 884.12 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 412,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,212.11/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.96

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