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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 993.22 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 993.22 and 466.34 is: 699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 993.22 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/993.22 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 993.22 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 463,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,178.21/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.50

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