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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.72, 986.64 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.72, 986.64 and 466.92 is: 700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.72 : 986.64 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.72/986.64 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.72x = 986.64 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.72x = 460,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,681.95/657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.42

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