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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 912.23 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 912.23 and 464.88 is: 641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 912.23 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/912.23 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 912.23 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 424,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,079.45/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.32

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