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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 991.68 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 991.68 and 469.12 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 991.68 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/991.68 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 991.68 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 465,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,216.92/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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