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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 933.86 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 933.86 and 466.52 is: 644.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 933.86 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/933.86 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 933.86 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 435,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,657.37/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.09

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