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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 995.84 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 995.84 and 662.46 is: 985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 995.84 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/995.84 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 995.84 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 659,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,700.85/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.13

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