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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 916.88 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 916.88 and 465.56 is: 642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 916.88 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/916.88 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 916.88 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 426,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,862.65/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.11

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