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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 991.44 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 991.44 and 465.75 is: 699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 991.44 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/991.44 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 991.44 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 461,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,763.18/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.05

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