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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 991.74 and 467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 991.74 and 467.72 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 991.74 = 467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/991.74 = 467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 991.74 × 467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 463,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,856.63/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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