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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 918.32 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 918.32 and 466.16 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 918.32 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/918.32 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 918.32 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 428,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,084.05/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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