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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 918.41 and 469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 918.41 and 469.31 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 918.41 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/918.41 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 918.41 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 431,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,015.58/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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