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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 914.64 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 914.64 and 466.41 is: 644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 914.64 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/914.64 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 914.64 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 426,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,597.24/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.39

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