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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 918.16 and 468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 918.16 and 468.89 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 918.16 = 468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/918.16 = 468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 918.16 × 468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 430,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,516.04/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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