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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.87, 910.60 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.87, 910.60 and 463.04 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.87 : 910.60 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.87/910.60 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.87x = 910.60 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.87x = 421,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,644.22/659.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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