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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.74, 911.62 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.74, 911.62 and 463.91 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.74 : 911.62 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.74/911.62 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.74x = 911.62 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.74x = 422,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,909.63/660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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