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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.84, 997.77 and 460.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.84, 997.77 and 460.83 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.84 : 997.77 = 460.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.84/997.77 = 460.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.84x = 997.77 × 460.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.84x = 459,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,807.82/664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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