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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 912.59 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 912.59 and 464.91 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 912.59 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/912.59 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 912.59 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 424,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,272.22/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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