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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 914.77 and 466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 914.77 and 466.73 is: 643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 914.77 = 466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/914.77 = 466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 914.77 × 466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 426,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,950.60/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.87

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