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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 911.32 and 464.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 911.32 and 464.23 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 911.32 = 464.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/911.32 = 464.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 911.32 × 464.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 423,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,059.55/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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