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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 989.64 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 989.64 and 466.44 is: 698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 989.64 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/989.64 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 989.64 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 461,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,607.68/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.52

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