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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 887.83 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 887.83 and 466.49 is: 643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 887.83 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/887.83 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 887.83 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 414,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,164.87/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.23

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