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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 909.50 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 909.50 and 463.05 is: 638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 909.50 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/909.50 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 909.50 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 421,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,141.66/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.80

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