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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 918.33 and 466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 918.33 and 466.15 is: 643.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 918.33 = 466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/918.33 = 466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 918.33 × 466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 428,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,079.53/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.18

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