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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 909.90 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 909.90 and 463.80 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 909.90 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/909.90 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 909.90 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 422,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,011.62/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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