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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.21, 931.46 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.21, 931.46 and 465.60 is: 642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.21 : 931.46 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.21/931.46 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.21x = 931.46 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.21x = 433,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,685.45/675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.30

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