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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.24, 931.91 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.24, 931.91 and 465.35 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.24 : 931.91 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.24/931.91 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.24x = 931.91 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.24x = 433,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,657.33/675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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