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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 910.87 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 910.87 and 463.85 is: 639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 910.87 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/910.87 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 910.87 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 422,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,507.05/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.76

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