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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 933.18 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 933.18 and 466.65 is: 643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 933.18 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/933.18 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 933.18 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 435,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,468.45/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.37

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