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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.24, 996.35 and 458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.24, 996.35 and 458.87 is: 687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.24 : 996.35 = 458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.24/996.35 = 458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.24x = 996.35 × 458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.24x = 457,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,187.85/665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.26

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