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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 916.68 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 916.68 and 468.12 is: 645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 916.68 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/916.68 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 916.68 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 429,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,116.24/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.83

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