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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 990.16 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 990.16 and 464.88 is: 697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 990.16 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/990.16 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 990.16 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 460,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,305.58/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.43

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