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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.62, 918 and 466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.62, 918 and 466.36 is: 643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.62 : 918 = 466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.62/918 = 466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.62x = 918 × 466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.62x = 428,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,116.19/665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.19

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