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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 917.93 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 917.93 and 468.79 is: 647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 917.93 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/917.93 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 917.93 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 430,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,315.28/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.08

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