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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 914.68 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 914.68 and 466.68 is: 643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 914.68 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/914.68 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 914.68 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 426,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,862.86/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.60

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