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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 932.81 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 932.81 and 466.08 is: 642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 932.81 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/932.81 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 932.81 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 434,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,761.75/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.92

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