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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 990.23 and 464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 990.23 and 464.35 is: 696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 990.23 = 464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/990.23 = 464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 990.23 × 464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 459,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,813.30/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.53

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