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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 887.82 and 466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 887.82 and 466.61 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 887.82 = 466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/887.82 = 466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 887.82 × 466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 414,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,261.25/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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