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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 994.34 and 468.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 994.34 and 468.17 is: 702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 994.34 = 468.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/994.34 = 468.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 994.34 × 468.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 465,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,516.71/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.37

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