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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.32, 987.87 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.32, 987.87 and 466 is: 698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.32 : 987.87 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.32/987.87 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.32x = 987.87 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.32x = 460,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,347.42/659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.22

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