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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.94, 887.86 and 467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.94, 887.86 and 467.98 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.94 : 887.86 = 467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.94/887.86 = 467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.94x = 887.86 × 467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.94x = 415,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,499.09/642.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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