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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 900.85 and 466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 900.85 and 466.30 is: 644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 900.85 = 466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/900.85 = 466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 900.85 × 466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 420,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,062.94/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.37

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