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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 910.82 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 910.82 and 463.50 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 910.82 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/910.82 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 910.82 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 422,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,165.07/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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