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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 914.54 and 466.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 914.54 and 466.11 is: 643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 914.54 = 466.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/914.54 = 466.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 914.54 × 466.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 426,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,273.91/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.38

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