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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.76, 931.64 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.76, 931.64 and 465.56 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.76 : 931.64 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.76/931.64 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.76x = 931.64 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.76x = 433,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,734.10/675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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