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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.31, 914.02 and 465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.31, 914.02 and 465.89 is: 642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.31 : 914.02 = 465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.31/914.02 = 465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.31x = 914.02 × 465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.31x = 425,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,827.04/662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.94

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