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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.42, 882.61 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.42, 882.61 and 465.46 is: 641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.42 : 882.61 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.42/882.61 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.42x = 882.61 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.42x = 410,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,819.65/640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.48

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