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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.27, 963.62 and 466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.27, 963.62 and 466.73 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.27 : 963.62 = 466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.27/963.62 = 466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.27x = 963.62 × 466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.27x = 449,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,750.36/642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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