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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 913.38 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 913.38 and 465.32 is: 642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 913.38 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/913.38 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 913.38 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 425,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,013.98/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.36

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