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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 995.08 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 995.08 and 468.66 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 995.08 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/995.08 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 995.08 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 466,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,349.29/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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