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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 915.57 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 915.57 and 464.15 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 915.57 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/915.57 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 915.57 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 424,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,964.10/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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