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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 992.82 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 992.82 and 465.27 is: 698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 992.82 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/992.82 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 992.82 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 461,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,929.36/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.24

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