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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 992.64 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 992.64 and 468.44 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 992.64 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/992.64 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 992.64 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 464,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,992.28/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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