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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 912.96 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 912.96 and 465.28 is: 641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 912.96 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/912.96 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 912.96 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 424,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,782.03/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.28

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