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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.03, 998.07 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.03, 998.07 and 461.03 is: 691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.03 : 998.07 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.03/998.07 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.03x = 998.07 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.03x = 460,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,142.71/665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.91

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