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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.95, 991.31 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.95, 991.31 and 466.47 is: 698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.95 : 991.31 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.95/991.31 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.95x = 991.31 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.95x = 462,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,414.04/661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.56

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