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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 917.22 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 917.22 and 464.81 is: 641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 917.22 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/917.22 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 917.22 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 426,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,330.19/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.74

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