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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.55, 933.15 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.55, 933.15 and 466.80 is: 643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.55 : 933.15 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.55/933.15 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.55x = 933.15 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.55x = 435,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,594.42/676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.85

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