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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 910.64 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 910.64 and 463.80 is: 639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 910.64 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/910.64 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 910.64 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 422,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,354.83/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.70

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