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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 916.61 and 467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 916.61 and 467.61 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 916.61 = 467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/916.61 = 467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 916.61 × 467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 428,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,613.66/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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