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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 994.02 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 994.02 and 458.16 is: 687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 994.02 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/994.02 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 994.02 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 455,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,420.20/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.66

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