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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 916.41 and 467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 916.41 and 467.38 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 916.41 = 467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/916.41 = 467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 916.41 × 467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 428,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,311.71/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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