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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 913.88 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 913.88 and 466.16 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 913.88 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/913.88 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 913.88 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 426,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,010.90/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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