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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 887.51 and 466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 887.51 and 466.61 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 887.51 = 466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/887.51 = 466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 887.51 × 466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 414,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,120.14/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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