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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 885.36 and 466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 885.36 and 466.30 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 885.36 = 466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/885.36 = 466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 885.36 × 466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 412,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,843.37/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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