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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 914.08 and 466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 914.08 and 466.23 is: 643.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 914.08 = 466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/914.08 = 466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 914.08 × 466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 426,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,171.52/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.18

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