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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 914.94 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 914.94 and 466.62 is: 643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 914.94 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/914.94 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 914.94 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 426,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,929.30/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.76

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