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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 911.10 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 911.10 and 463.96 is: 640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 911.10 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/911.10 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 911.10 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 422,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,713.96/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.55

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