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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 912.66 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 912.66 and 464.60 is: 641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 912.66 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/912.66 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 912.66 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 424,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,021.84/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.41

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