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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.73, 911.52 and 464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.73, 911.52 and 464.37 is: 640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.73 : 911.52 = 464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.73/911.52 = 464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.73x = 911.52 × 464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.73x = 423,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,282.54/660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.63

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