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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 887.19 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 887.19 and 466.49 is: 642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 887.19 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/887.19 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 887.19 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 413,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,860.83/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.81

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