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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 910.89 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 910.89 and 463.92 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 910.89 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/910.89 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 910.89 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 422,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,580.09/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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