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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 997.83 and 460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 997.83 and 460.74 is: 689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 997.83 = 460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/997.83 = 460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 997.83 × 460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 459,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,740.19/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.87

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