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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 994.64 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 994.64 and 468.32 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 994.64 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/994.64 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 994.64 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 465,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,802.49/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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