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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.32, 992.40 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.32, 992.40 and 469.04 is: 702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.32 : 992.40 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.32/992.40 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.32x = 992.40 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.32x = 465,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,475.30/662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.80

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