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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.76, 931.56 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.76, 931.56 and 465.60 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.76 : 931.56 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.76/931.56 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.76x = 931.56 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.76x = 433,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,734.34/675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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