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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 910.86 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 910.86 and 463.44 is: 639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 910.86 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/910.86 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 910.86 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 422,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,128.96/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.71

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