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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.25, 916.35 and 467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.25, 916.35 and 467.87 is: 645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.25 : 916.35 = 467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.25/916.35 = 467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.25x = 916.35 × 467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.25x = 428,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,732.67/664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.44

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