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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.25, 914.97 and 466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.25, 914.97 and 466.87 is: 644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.25 : 914.97 = 466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.25/914.97 = 466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.25x = 914.97 × 466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.25x = 427,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,172.04/663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.06

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