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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 914.28 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 914.28 and 466.38 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 914.28 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/914.28 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 914.28 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 426,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,401.91/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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