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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 911.58 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 911.58 and 464.24 is: 640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 911.58 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/911.58 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 911.58 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 423,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,191.90/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.95

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