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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 913.43 and 465.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 913.43 and 465.87 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 913.43 = 465.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/913.43 = 465.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 913.43 × 465.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 425,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,537.30/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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