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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.38, 910.56 and 463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.38, 910.56 and 463.36 is: 639.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.38 : 910.56 = 463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.38/910.56 = 463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.38x = 910.56 × 463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.38x = 421,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,917.08/659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.87

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