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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 913.14 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 913.14 and 465.51 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 913.14 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/913.14 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 913.14 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 425,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,075.80/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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