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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 999 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 999 and 460.52 is: 691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 999 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/999 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 999 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 460,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,059.48/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.13

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