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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 995.54 and 458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 995.54 and 458.45 is: 686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 995.54 = 458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/995.54 = 458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 995.54 × 458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 456,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,398.04/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.23

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