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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 998 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 998 and 460.14 is: 689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 998 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/998 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 998 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 459,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,219.72/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.36

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