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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 915.74 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 915.74 and 467.17 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 915.74 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/915.74 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 915.74 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 427,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,803.38/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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