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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.60, 992.56 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.60, 992.56 and 469.60 is: 704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.60 : 992.56 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.60/992.56 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.60x = 992.56 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.60x = 466,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,106.18/661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.51

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