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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.66, 932.90 and 465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.66, 932.90 and 465.83 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.66 : 932.90 = 465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.66/932.90 = 465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.66x = 932.90 × 465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.66x = 434,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,565.81/675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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