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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 912.36 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 912.36 and 464.56 is: 641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 912.36 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/912.36 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 912.36 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 423,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,845.96/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.34

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