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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 997.32 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 997.32 and 459.68 is: 688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 997.32 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/997.32 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 997.32 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 458,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,448.06/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.96

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