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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.65, 918.25 and 466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.65, 918.25 and 466.39 is: 643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.65 : 918.25 = 466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.65/918.25 = 466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.65x = 918.25 × 466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.65x = 428,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,262.62/665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.38

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