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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 888.21 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 888.21 and 466.68 is: 644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 888.21 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/888.21 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 888.21 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 414,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,509.84/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.19

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