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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 991.44 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 991.44 and 467.28 is: 699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 991.44 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/991.44 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 991.44 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 463,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,280.08/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.40

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