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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 912.96 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 912.96 and 465.12 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 912.96 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/912.96 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 912.96 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 424,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,635.96/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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