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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.65, 998.75 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.65, 998.75 and 460.64 is: 690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.65 : 998.75 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.65/998.75 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.65x = 998.75 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.65x = 460,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,056.90/666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.11

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