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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 999.06 and 460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 999.06 and 460.65 is: 690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 999.06 = 460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/999.06 = 460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 999.06 × 460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 460,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,216.99/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.68

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