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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 996.80 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 996.80 and 459.64 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 996.80 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/996.80 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 996.80 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 458,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,169.15/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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