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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 913.91 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 913.91 and 467.15 is: 642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 913.91 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/913.91 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 913.91 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 426,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,926.15/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.99

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