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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.77, 987.53 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.77, 987.53 and 461.79 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.77 : 987.53 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.77/987.53 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.77x = 987.53 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.77x = 456,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,029.17/659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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