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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.90, 885.24 and 466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.90, 885.24 and 466.94 is: 643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.90 : 885.24 = 466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.90/885.24 = 466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.90x = 885.24 × 466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.90x = 413,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,353.97/641.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.95

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