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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 912.54 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 912.54 and 646.36 is: 890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 912.54 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/912.54 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 912.54 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 589,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,829.35/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.07

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