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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 883.30 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 883.30 and 465.96 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 883.30 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/883.30 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 883.30 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 411,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,582.47/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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