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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.82, 913.12 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.82, 913.12 and 462.43 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.82 : 913.12 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.82/913.12 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.82x = 913.12 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.82x = 422,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,251.53/661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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