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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 914.36 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 914.36 and 465.98 is: 643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 914.36 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/914.36 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 914.36 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 426,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,066.57/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.35

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