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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 910.53 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 910.53 and 463.79 is: 639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 910.53 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/910.53 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 910.53 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 422,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,290.16/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.82

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