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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.97, 910.50 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.97, 910.50 and 463.62 is: 639.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.97 : 910.50 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.97/910.50 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.97x = 910.50 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.97x = 422,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,126.01/659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.61

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