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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 664.37 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 664.37 and 465.60 is: 642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 664.37 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/664.37 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 664.37 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 309,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,328.34/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.20

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