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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.33, 886.50 and 465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.33, 886.50 and 465.99 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.33 : 886.50 = 465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.33/886.50 = 465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.33x = 886.50 × 465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.33x = 413,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,096.81/643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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