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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 887.15 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 887.15 and 466.33 is: 643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 887.15 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/887.15 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 887.15 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 413,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,704.66/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.60

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