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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 988.68 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 988.68 and 467.12 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 988.68 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/988.68 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 988.68 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 461,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,832.20/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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